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About The Rose Family Society
Purpose...The Thomas and Jane Rose Family Society was conceived by the two brothers, Roy and George Rose, descendants of Thomas and Jane Rose’s third child Joshua. George initially travelled to England to accumulate official documents to verify a proposed history of their family. Lindsay Rose, a cousin, actively encouraged the research. In 1975 Roy and George officially set up the Society and planned a reunion for 1982. A committee was formed and the Society set as it’s goals, two targets: The conservation of Rose Cottage at Wilberforce, and Membership...Membership of the Thomas and Jane Rose Family Society is open to anyone who can demonstrate a direct lineage to any of the descendants of Thomas and Jane Rose. Associate membership is available to any other interested persons, should they wish to join. The membership subscription is as detailed and entitles associate members to a copy of each issue of the "Lore of the Roses"/ any other news letters issued/ attend meetings etc., while they remain financial, but does not allow them to vote on any matter being considered by the Society. A Genealogical line chart [available here] must be clearly completed and sent together with the Membership application form [available here] and payment to the Society’s Secretary: The Secretary The form and relevant information will then be sent. If there is any uncertainty about the lineage, please contact either Noel Crowley or John Buttsworth (john@overdrivecity.com) who will do a search of the data and establish the connection. Financial members of the Society are entitled to attend all meetings and to vote upon issues affecting the Society. The Society’s bulletin, "The Lore of the Roses", published twice yearly (June and December) is included free of charge. The Bulletin is the ‘Continuing story of Thomas and Jane Rose’ and contains all the latest news affecting the Society. A selection of these items are included in the Rose News area of this site. Membership Fees ...Subscriptions are due on 1st July yearly Family Membership (FM) $30 pa Office Bearers ...
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